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Apple Secures Exclusive Samsung OLED Panel Deal for MacBook Pro Redesign

The agreement locks in Samsung Display’s Gen 8.6 OLED lines for Apple’s first mini-LED to OLED transition, setting up a late-2026 launch for the thinnest MacBook Pro since 2021.

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Overview

  • The exclusive supply deal with Samsung Display guarantees Gen 8.6 OLED panels that combine oxide thin-film transistor technology for lower power draw and scalable output.
  • Samsung’s Gen 8.6 lines are projected to produce up to 10 million laptop-sized OLED substrates annually, comfortably exceeding Apple’s forecasted needs.
  • The shift from mini-LED to OLED is expected to deliver brighter screens, deeper blacks with higher contrast and enhanced battery life.
  • Apple plans to debut its first major MacBook Pro redesign since 2021 alongside the OLED rollout, potentially featuring a slimmer chassis and a pill-shaped or hole-punch camera cutout.
  • The late-2026 timeline remains subject to Apple’s internal M-series chip schedule, with the OLED Pro models contingent on timely M5 and M6 processor launches.